Obituaries and Death Notices

Information about current and former Wayne County, Indiana residents and community members who have died. These obituaries are gathered from area funeral homes and other sources.
Kendall Pierce Kendall Pierce, 84, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Friday, April 14, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson. He was born on April 6, 1939, in Albany, Kentucky, a son of the late Edwin E. and Anna (Stephens) Pierce. Kendall retired from Delco Remy in Anderson after 33 years of employment. […] — (Posted April 17, 2023)
Helen Nadine Gill Helen Nadine Gill, 80, of Connersville Indiana went to be with her Heavenly Father surrounded by family and loved ones Sunday evening April 16, 2023, View full obituary — (Posted April 17, 2023)
Krista Marie Burns Krista Marie Burns, 37, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 10, 2023 at her residence. One of two children of Donald Lee and Diana Burns, Krista was born in Indianapolis on March 8, 1986. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 2004. She was employed for various nursing homes and […] — (Posted April 17, 2023)
Thomas R. Chamness Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted April 17, 2023)
Zyon Brooks A Private service for held for the family. View full obituary — (Posted April 17, 2023)
Richard Pollitt MILTON- Richard L. Pollitt Sr., 79, passed away Friday afternoon, April 14, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Harold and Mary Katherine (Dye) Pollitt, Richard was born in Rushville, Indiana on May 4, 1943. Formerly of Connersville, Richard graduated from Fayette Central High School in 1962 where he played […] — (Posted April 16, 2023)
Cindi S. Jarvis Cindi S. Jarvis, 69 of North Vernon and formerly of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. She was born on December 18, 1953 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Robert and Geneva (Bishop) Fulton. Cindi graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1972 and […] — (Posted April 15, 2023)
Robert “Bob” N. Smith RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert N. “Bob” Smith, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 15, 1936, in Berea, Kentucky, to Dewey and Myrtle Brown Smith, Bob moved to Richmond as a young man to go to work in […] — (Posted April 15, 2023)
Mary L. Fox Mary Louise Fox, 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born on December 12, 1946 in Franklin County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Wallace & Ruth (Zitt) Jackson. Mary was the Owner and Operator of Union Station Restaurant in Union, Kentucky. She was an […] — (Posted April 15, 2023)
David Massengale David Eugene Massengale, 62, of Lawson, Missouri, and formerly of New Castle, Indiana, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, April 14th, 2023. He was born on June 20th, 1960, in New Castle to the late Ernest and Bonnie (Dehart) Massengale. He was a Class A CDL heavy equipment operator for over 40 years. […] — (Posted April 14, 2023)
Mary C. Lee Mary C. Lee, 95, of Las Vegas and formerly of New Castle passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at Serenity Living at Mountains Edge in Las Vegas. She was born on December 23, 1927 a daughter of the late Clarence G. and Effie (Patton) Crandall. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death […] — (Posted April 14, 2023)
Roberta Mae Doolin Roberta Mae (Jones) Doolin was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, April 13th 2023. Roberta, Bertie to all that knew her, was born January 16th, 1939 in McDowell, Kentucky to Fannie E. (Friend) Jones and Ira Lee Jones. In 1954, Bertie came to Connersville with her family […] — (Posted April 14, 2023)
Allen R. Dellinger Allen R. Dellinger, 75, of Knightstown passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born September 3, 1947 in New Albany, IN son of Gerald and Louise Jean (DiBacco) Dellinger. Allen was a 1965 graduate of Centerville High School where he played basketball, baseball and golf. He owned and operated Bowman […] — (Posted April 14, 2023)
Virginia Louise Shull BLUFFTON, Ind. – Virginia Louise Shull, age 83, of Bluffton, Indiana, formerly of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Born August 1, 1939, in Irvine, Kentucky, to Robert and Catherine Stamper Lainhart, Virginia was a resident of Wayne County for most of her life. She graduated from Fountain […] — (Posted April 14, 2023)
Richard Shaw PENDING ARRANGMENTS View full obituary — (Posted April 14, 2023)
Rodney L. Ogle OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted April 14, 2023)
Jerry Rowland Jerry Rowland, 82, of Mt. Summit passed away from his battle with Alzheimer’s on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Morrison Woods Health Campus in Muncie. He was born on February 5, 1941 in Salem, OR a son of the late John and Bertha Marie (Trembath) Rowland. Jerry was a 1958 graduate of Lincoln High School […] — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Ernest Thomas Bennett Ernest “Moose” Bennett, age 68, passed away at Reid Health on April 12, 2023. He was born September 16, 1954, the son of Donna Bennett, View full obituary — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Larry Sutherland Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Mark Allen Howell Ind. – Mark Allen Howell, age 65, passed away Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023, at his home in Centerville, Indiana. Born April 4, 1958, he was the son of James Ivan Howell and Marjorie Ann (Hensel) Howell. A lifelong educator and champion of student athletics, Mark was best known in the Wayne County community for […] — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Terry E. Brady Terry E. Brady 74 of Richmond died on April 11, 2023. He was born June 5, 1948, to Harold and Betty Taggart Brady and lived View full obituary — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Mildred Lainhart Mildred Lainhart, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Caroleton Healthcare Center in Connersville. Mildred was born on February 23, 1937, in View full obituary — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Michael A. Bell Michael A. Bell 51 of Richmond died on April 10, 2023, at his home. He was born April 5, 1972, to Arthur and Judith Webb View full obituary — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Mary Helen Lee Mary Helen Lee, 79, of Muncie, joined loved ones in heaven on Monday, April 10, 2023. Helen passed away in West Virginia as she was traveling home from a wonderful beach vacation with her sisters. She was born on November 17, 1943 in Duvall Valley inClinton County, Kentucky to Jess and Mabel (Rigney) Duvall. She […] — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Delonda L. “Dee” Hartmann Aristotle said, “Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Stephen King said, “We never know which lives we influence, or when, or why.” Teacher, mentor, orator, writer, thinker, confidant, and scholar are a few words that describe Dee Hartmann. Delonda L. “Dee” Hartmann, 90, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at […] — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Kenneth M. Cooper Kenneth M. “Kenny” Cooper, 57, of New Castle passed away at home surrounded by his family on the morning of Tuesday, April 11, 2023. He was born in New Castle, IN on March 25, 1966, a son of Cecil and Carolyn Sue (Gard) Cooper. Kenny was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He […] — (Posted April 12, 2023)
John David Daniel John David Daniel, 54, of Milton, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born February 14, 1969 in Connersville to Robert Richard and Rita Ann Frank Daniel and graduated from Connersville High School. He had most recently been working for County Tire the last six years. Previously, he worked for […] — (Posted April 12, 2023)
Barbara Neal NEW CASTLE- Barbara Jean Neal, 75, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at home on Easter April 9th, 2023. Barbara was born on the first day of August in 1947 to the late Hansford and Ava Lena (Flowers) Neal. She has lived her entire life in New Castle and attended New Castle Schools. Barbara loved […] — (Posted April 12, 2023)
Kathryn Delores Shepherd RICHMOND, Ind. – Kathryn Delores Shepherd, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at home. She was born May 6, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana, to Otho Allen and Cecil Lunsford Taylor. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Shepherd; sons, Tom and John Perry; sister, Marjorie Steele; and […] — (Posted April 12, 2023)
Jeneka Lynn Lancaster Jeneka Lynn Lancaster, 15, of Kennard passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born September 19, 2007 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Jonathan “Luke” and Anisha Lancaster. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. A celebration of Jeneka’s life will be held at […] — (Posted April 11, 2023)